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/ HE gratifying reception accorded the cAnnuals 
issued by the Greenport ^asin and Construction 
Company f makes it pleasant to offer 

TRIUMPHANT AMERICA. 

This book goes forth to entertain, at the same time 
benefit those <who ha^e use for the practical sug- 
gestions to be found therein. 



TRIUMPHANT AMERICA. 



'*^^AY, Signal Master, are the yachts in 
^^ sight?" 

'' Yes, may it please your Majesty." 
'' Which is first? " 
" The America." 
'' Which is second ? " 
''Ah ! your Majesty, there is no second." 

The late General Benjamin F. Butler, who 
came into possession of the yacht America 
and in whose family she still remains, is author- 
ity for the above stated dialogue said to have 
taken place between Queen Victoria and the 
signal master upon the occasion of the Inter- 
national race in English waters, in 185 I. 



With triu' Anu-ric-.m in>liiu'l, ( Icmut.iI IWillci 
was cxtrciiU'ly toiid of relating to friends whom 
lu' cntntaiiu'd on hoard liis yaclit tlic stoi'}' so 
intimately ciMincctcd with that liistoric treasure, 
and liis p.iti'iotism enhanced tlie enthusiasm lie 
manifested when i-elatini4" Am I'JnICa's proud 
achiexenicnts. 

The Ami:ki(\, so auspiciouslx^ named for the 
xictor in such a contest, lias outlived several of 
her associate defenders ot the cup and is still 
staunch and able, showing" herself each season in 
smart trim. 

In comparison with her marvelous, modern 
cotemporaries, the noble appearance of the 
AmI'.kica is well maintained and her honors borne 
with i^raciousness and dignity becoming:;" to age 
and fame. In those qualities that gained for her 
so brilliant a prestige the America ma)^ still be 
considered no '' slouch." 

Amid the galaxy of noted \'achts gathered each 
\'ear upon the occasion of the annual cruise of 
the New \'ork \'acht Club, is usuallx" found the 
gallant Amkkica, the object of admiration and 
the idol of reverence. 

While the exentful race sailed in haiglish 
waters around the Isle of Wight, just a half 



century ago, was an occurrence interesting to the 
whole world, it was more especially so to the 
participants, England and America. It was the 
first challenge of English yachtsmen to those 
outside their own country. 

In 185 I the first World's Fair was projected 
to take place in England. All the world was 
invited to display its natural and skilled products. 
The great exhibition at the Crystal Palace in 
London was to celebrate England's progress and 
demonstrate her commercial supremacy. 

The undertaking w^as an advance far beyond 
the ideas of any other nation, and London, then 
the foremost commercial city of the world, was 
crowded with visitors from every foreign land. 

To demonstrate their proficiency was a com- 
mendable purpose of the English yachtsmen. 

A race was arranged to take place during the 
progress of the International Exhibition, and an 
invitation was extended to foreigners to partici- 
pate Inheriting royal patronage, the Royal 
Yacht Squadron of Cowes was the club to issue 
the challenge, which really was more in the form 
of an invitation to participate than a challenge of 
serious import. 



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I 1k' j)rizc tor the winiUT was a siU'cr cup 
\aliu'(l at one liiiiulre'd L^iiincas. 

luii^lish xaclit clubs had been in existence 
since the \ear 1S12, tlie first in hjiLiland bein^^ 
the '• \\acht Cdub " of the Isle of W'ii^dit. }W an 
expressed wish of Kini; William \\\ in 1S20 it 
assumed the })resent title of " The Roxal Vacht 
Scjuadron," and e\'er since that time has been 
favored b}' the patronai^e of ro}'alt\'. 

To Ireland, however, must be given the credit 
and honor of ori^anizini^ tlie first \'acht club. The 
" Cork Harbor W'ater Club " was formed in 1720, 
wliicli is known to-da\' as tlie " Roxal Cork 
Vacht Club." 

English \'achtsmen, from experience and prac- 
tice in yachting, had acquired such skill in that 
vocation as to make them feel assured of unqual- 
ified security in the stronghold of their ability. 

However, the solitary acceptance of the ex- 
tended inxitation brought consternation, for which 
they were not prepared. A slight demonstration 
created fear in their minds, causing excitement 
in Kngland over the projected race to be raised 
to a high pitch. 

The credit of their countrx' must at all hazard 
be maintained. ^lO retain the i)rize was tcj 



realize an acknowledged supremacy in the appli- 
cation of skill that was the nation's pride. To 
allow the prize wrested from them was not to be 
permitted, and they attempted to make prepara- 
tions for the event complete and exacting. 

So quiet and unpretentious was the movement 
in the United States to prepare for an important 
contest that but few were informed of what was 
being done, and fewer still realized the significance 
attached to the undertaking. 

The America sailed from New York early in 
the month of July, 185 i, on her important mis- 
sion without public demonstration. A few of 
the owners' friends and members of the New 
York Yacht Club being on hand, gave cheerful 
**bon voyage" and wishes for good luck. The 
yacht went direct to Havre, making the trip in 
twenty-one days. There some changes in her 
rig were made before sailing for England. 

It should be understood, as perhaps it is not 
generally known, that the America was not de- 
signed or built to enter into any international 
contest. The yacht was contracted for by 
Commodore J. C. Stevens, and three other 
members of the New York Yacht Club, to em- 
body the advanced ideas of the American yacht 



dcsiij^ncr. (icori^c Steers, a famous ship builder 
of tliat (la\-. who constructed the Amkrica on 
original hues acconi])anied the \aclit across the 
ocean, and remained with her until she passed 
to otiier hands. 

Commodore Stevens, to whom was entrusted 
the entire management of the America's plans, 
had received no formal announcement of an 
international match, his knowledge of such a 
contemplated plan being derived mereh' from 
ha\'ing seen a private letter referring to the 
matter. A letter shown to Commodore Stevens 
stated that as there was to be that year of the 
first World's Fair an unusual gathering of yachts 
in luiglish waters, it would be well if the New 
\'ork Yacht Club would send a representative 
)'acht to sail in an International race. 

No formal challenge was ever received b\' the 
New York \'acht Club or individuals. it was 
merely a courteous inx'itation to participate in the 
contest, if any American yachtsmen felt so in- 
clined. Xo rules governing the match were 
known at the time the yacht left the countrw 
riuis the Ami:ku:a went to luigland in(k'i)endent 
as a challen<rer. 



A little " brush " provoked by a smart English 
cutter in Cowes Roads — the rendezvous of The 
Royal Yacht Squadron — gave the English 
yachtsmen an intimation of what they might 
have to encounter. 

At that period, the " cutter " was a type of 
boat which the English yachtsman banked upon 
with proud liberality. It was, in his estimation, 
the foremost consummation of a racing craft. In 
this "■ cheese knife " model he was conscious of 
having secured the full development of speed 
for a sailing vessel and was prepared to challenge 
the world. 

The appearance of the America certainly . 
caused astonishment and did not make a favor- 
able impression upon its new acquaintances. 
Broad of beam instead of narrow ; masts rakish 
and stocky in place of the graceful poles of the 
cutter ; low hull, with a draft of water five feet 
deeper aft than forward ; rigged without topsails, 
but carrying low a marvelous sail spread, the 
America presented a striking contrast to the 
willowy grace of the pretentious craft that was 
to be its zealous rival. English yachtsmen at 
first did not appear to realize the efficiency of 
their chosen adversary. 



I't'rli.ijvstluvsliL^lil iiu .lutioiisact of tlu' Ami-.kica 
in L^ixini; Ikh-cI to tlir t.mt.ili/inL; act ottlu- *'fo\\" 
riittcr, (lid sonu'wlicit distiiil) tlicir c'(]iianiniit\'. 
At an\' rate there was soon (li.sj)la\'e(l a cha!i«;e 
in demeanor, and a sliow of "fi^htinL^ sli\-," so 
much so, as to i)ersistentl\' resist an\' advances 
tor a l)nish for stakes. 

He it as it nia\', the owners of tlie America 
after repeated proposals and many private clial- 
len^t^cs to sail single yachts of the Royal Yacht 
Stpiadron in a race, could not succeed in getting 
one accepted. 

This to sa\' the least was vexing to Commo- 
dore Stevens, and the apparent dalliance roused 
his native " dander," which was elevated to the 
])oint of distraction. Determined if possible to 
induce his rivals to take up the gauntlet, with an 
utter disregard of his own financial position or 
that of his friends, he caused to be posted at 
Cow^es a public challenge to sail the America 
against any English yacht for any sum from one 
to ten thousand guineas, stipulating only, that a 
start should not be made in less than a six knot 
breeze ; still no acceptance came. 

The owners heartily discouraged in fulfilling 
the chief purpose of their undertaking, actually 



decided to return with the yacht to the United 
States without a race. 

It then occurred to the minds of some, that 
England might be put in rather a humihating 
position if such a resolution was allowed to be 
carried out, and they pleaded with Commodore 
Stevens to remain, and sail in the International 
race of August 22d, then but a few days off. 

Urged by enthusiastic Americans who could 
entertain but one opinion as to the result, and 
by English friends who were annoyed by the 
obvious timidity of their own yachtsmen, Com- 
modore Stevens finally agreed to enter for the 
coming exciting contest with the understanding, 
however, that unless there was a good breeze he 
should not start. 

Not then, as now a-days, were preparations 
long being made for such events, contests of 
sport between nations were a new thing, and 
yacht races were with boats that had already 
acquired some record. Months were not con- 
sumed in deliberating plans ; the unlimited 
expenditure of money to secure every possible 
advantage that genius and skill could devise was 
not then an indulgence. Almost ''hands up" 
were races called, 



Sc.irtH'l)' hrtorc* the dax' ot llic iiUiMi'sliiij,^ race 
which was to dcfinitclx- decide a cli.inipioiiship, 
iV]i\ the owners of the yXmkkica know the course 
and the saih'ni; rules which were to [govern tlicni. 

The nionientous Aui^ust 22d, 1S51, opened 
auspicious!}' for confident Americans. Nature 
in providin<^ her phms seemed to retah'ate for the 
disheartening plans of man. Wind and weather 
were more to the Americans than tlie adequately 
devised schemes arranged by the Royal ^'acht 
Squadron for the race. 

Britishers had been brought to realize the 
determination of the Yankees, and in order to 
lessen the chances of defeat hedged in every 
conceivable way. 

With appreciative ///^rr^Z/Vj English yachtsmen 
consented to the entry of the American yacht in 
the contest for an International prize, against 
sixteen of their crack boats, four of which ex- 
ceeded in tonnage that of the America, one being 
a three master two and one-half times her size. 
Yankee courage, however, was not to be baffled 
h\' the /i'tt/e odds of sixteen to one, and considered 
as hardly w^orth noticing w^as the Z;'////;/^'^ in equal it\' 
of tonnage, for which no allowance was given. 

A course as full of trials and perplexities to a 



foreigner as could be selected multiplied the 
happy conditions under which the America was 
to sail. 

Plucky work indeed was it for the owners and 
backers of the American yacht that 22d day of 
August, but bravely did they undertake the job 
and so complete was the finish that the second 
was nowhere to be seen. 

In all the races since for the cup then cap- 
tured, to the question ''Who is first?" comes 
the same answer given the Queen — America. 

That significant race of half a century ago was 
witnessed by the Royal family, and crowds of the 
English peerage and gentry. The Queen being 
present was deeply interested, having quite nat- 
urally the wish and hope for English success. 
Her Majesty made frequent inquiries during the 
progress of the race, and when the first sail was 
seen on the home-stretch, to her question. What 
is it ? came from the Signal Master that noted 
answer — the America. 

When the stars and stripes of the America 
came in view and the proud yacht with colors 
flying passed the line a winner by eighteen 
minutes, no one manifested more enthusiasm 



or rtu^crrd tlic Americans nioit^ cariustlx- than 
(litl l\iiL;l.iiurs ( Murii. 

It was not loni; atU-r (hu'cn X'ictoria ascended 
the throne that theewnitnl defeat of tlie I\n<4h'sli 
racers h\- "the hii; honed sl<eleton ot a \ ankee 
boat" took pkiee. The Prince of Wales, the 
present Kin;^. luhwird \ II. then a sj)ectatoi-. 
was but a mere lad of ten \ears. The rei^n of 
the <;ood CJueen has ended and still the ])ii/.e 
cai)tured b\' the Ami:kic'A has ne\er been won 
back, although nian\- times contested. That 
little e\ent of si<^nificant importance to both 
l^nL;land and America happenini^ so lon^" aj^o 
in which (Jueen X'ictoria manifested sucli an 
interest has not been forgotten. 

iMiglish }'achtsmen were roused b\- tlieir de- 
feat. Tlie America's victory was pronounced 
"a blarsted \'ankee trick that couldn't be done 
again," and tlie bold proposal was then and 
there made to Commodore Stexens, who had 
charge of tlie American yacht, that if lie would 
remain in luigland witli the Amkkica for ninet\- 
da\s they would challenge her for a stake of 
fi\'e hundred pounds (S250O) and in that time 
build a boat to beat her. '* We are here for 
bu^ines^ and w ish heartih' to accommodate \ou," 



was Commodore Stevens prompt reply, and with 
courageous determination showing true Ameri- 
can '* stuff" he added, '' Twent}^-five hundred 
dollars won't pay us to sta}^ here for ninety days. 
Make the stake one Jiitndred and fifty thousand 
and we will wait and sail the race." The Brit- 
ishers however did not seem inclined to bank 
that amount on their certain prophecy, and the 
thing was considered '' off." So to all England 
came the mortifying result that the International 
prize cup was to go to the United States. 

That frolicsome pastime of '' sixteen to one " 
between Britishers and Yankees produced so 
dramatically in the year 185 I, as appears now, 
was but a huge joke, unappreciated at the time. 
The whimsical game indulged in abroad by 
Commodore Stevens, has since become more 
familiar to his own countrymen. As a little 
relaxing entertainment between themselves, 
''Sixteen to one" has possibly contributed 
quite as much to their solicitude as to their 
enjoyment and must linger in the memory of 
many as exciting episodes of American experi- 
ence. 

Commodore Stevens had one object and pur- 
pose in going across the Atlantic, which was to 



hiini; lionic a ])ri/.c. He was '* on business l)ent," 
and he went to iMV^land strictlx' to attend to it. 

lie was not tlie man to be frustrated in his 
designs. "Sixteen to one" was no hideous 
o<;re to frii^hten liini. Had he been called upon 
to contend w ith the whole Royal Yacht Squadron 
and the l\ni;"lish na\-\' combined, there would 
have been no backing out with him. He would 
liave undertaken the task with the same com- 
placent resolution that he did sixteen to one. 
He pinned his unqualified faith to his favorite 
\'acht believing her capable of gratifying his most 
ambitious expectations, and the performance of 
the America was in no wa}- disappointing to 
himself or his friends. 

One more race sailed in l^'.nglish waters finished 
the racing career of the America so far as her 
identity with American interests were concerned. 

The Titania, a schooner of one hundred tons, 
owned by Mr. Robert Stephenson, was matched 
with the America to sail twenty miles to the 
windward and back. The race was sailed on 
August 2(Sth in bad weather and a heavy sea, in 
which the litiDiia was beaten nearK' one hour. 

A remarkable and reall}' spectacular existence 
followed the Ami:ri(A after her success in 



sustaining the nation's honor, in the peaceful 
contests of racing. 

Instead of then returning to the United States 
the America found a ready purchaser and the 
yacht was transferred to an English gentleman, 
thus becoming a proud addition, to the fleet of 
her late antagonist. 

Tradition has it, that not long after, she was 
engaged in the African slave trade, bringing 
into the United States one of the last cargoes of 
slaves from Africa. From such degraded em- 
ployment, it is not a surprise to find her at the 
opening of the Civil War in an attitude hostile 
to her own country. She was secured by the 
Confederates and by them used as a blockade 
runner. This debasing occupation, however, 
did not long continue, for in one of her earliest 
attempts to run the blockade she was captured 
in a Florida river after having been scuttled 
by her crew. 

Being raised, she was again engaged in de- 
fending the exalted station of her own country 
as one of the blockading squadron of the United 
States. Here she was given the name of 
Memphis. With due regard for her patriotic 
service, the old bell with '^Memphis" upon it, 



IS still iisc'd to iiiil; the w.itclu's on hoard tlu 

\cU 111. 

At the close of the C'i\ il War, not heini; rc- 
([uired tor actixe stTxice. >he \\a- refitted .md 
used as a trainini; ship at Annapolis. 

Ahout the \ear iS^c), she was houi^ht honi 
the (ioxcrnnient 1)\' the late lion. Benjamin 
V. Ihitler, who w itii patriotic niotixes restored 
her as near as possible to lier original condition, 
reinstating; the proud name Ami:kic.\. TIhis 
after a wandering" career of many \ears oxer the 
xxholc xxorld, filled xx ith a multitude of excite- 
ments, dani^ers and i)erils, the Ami-.ku a came 
back to tlic xerx' home of her birth to rest in 
haj)px- peacefulncss. 

Rescued from an existence of strife and strui;- 
'^\e, tlie Amkrica, like Ri]) Wan Winkle, returned 
to find old land-marks changed and old com- 
panic^ns ^one. T^or her faithful labors in con- 
tributing such practical serx'ice to lier countrx*. 
sliei^ained nexv admirers and friends, and became 
tile pride of all American x'aclUsmen. 

The remarkable contest of the L^reat Inter- 
national I'ace ended with friendlx- feeliuL^s. 

\\) be sure the Americans xxeie forced into a 
most desperate struggle against great odds, but 



Fate appearing with her bounteous favor be- 
stowed upon them triumphant success. Victory 
under such conditions added to the degree of 
success and in itself was a laudable prize. 

English yachtsmen should not be blamed or 
charged with unfairness. Resting with confi-. 
dence in an estimate of the chance of defeat, 
they were supremely content. 

A sudden discovery filled their minds with 
perturbation. Self confidence was quickly dis 
placed by self defence, and methods of safety had 
to be hastily prepared. Caution was considered 
not sufficiently vigorous and shrewdness was 
drawn upon for support. The case demanded 
the most heroic treatment, consequently all con- 
ceivable devices for self-protection were originated 
and not the slightest perceptible advantage was 
willingly yielded their adversary. 

Nevertheless, these were sporting canons and 
however oppressive had to be accepted. 

By no manner of means is it easy to realize 
the sensibilities of an adversary sustaining defeat. 

The attitude of the English at the time of the 
first race should not be harshly judged. The 
slightest disturbance of their equanimity meant 
consternation ; anticipating defeat was really a 



^liock ; whiK" wounded j)ri(U' .md shattcic'd Impc^ 
atUT a desperate stiiiL;L;le was indeed distress 
Not until the xietors heeoiiie the xaiKiuislu'd. 
will thc\' he ahle to eonxert theif imagination to 
believe in its liardsliips. 

So let it he reeorded that the fust combat was 
undertaken in the manly spirit of true rivalry, a 
disposition visible on both sides in each of the 
several subsecpient strui^^les for the coveted cup. 
()nl\' once were the uniform pleasant conditions 
disturbed, and then there was a manifest reij^ret 
all around at its publicity, both sides expressing 
a feeling of sorrow for the nobleman whose un- 
fortunate misapprehension led to an unpleasant 
controversy. 

Fifty years of \'achting rivalry between the 
two English speaking nations has not only not 
diminished the enthusiasm for the sport but has 
multiplied large!}' the number of its devotees and 
increased the passionate zeal of its partisans. 

Dangerously close it must be admitted is now 
the match of science and skill. The gap of de- 
sign and contrivance is narrowing to a perilous 
margin. l^xhaustix'e comjx^tition is forcing the 
chances of success to the most delicate de\'ices 
and the most heroic of mana-uvers. A wonderful 



change has come with the half century, trans- 
forming the simple sailing vessel into an intricate 
complicated machine straining to the strongest 
tension the clever ingenuity of both countries. 

Hope lasts while defeat is deferred and Amer- 
ica's characteristic confidence is the same to-day 
as when Commodore Stevens attempted his work 
in the face of overwhelming odds. 

Nineteen hundred and one marks the semi- 
centennial year of America's possession of the 
precious prize, whose worth is estimated by the 
memorial victories it represents. To the modest 
trophy is given a constantly increasing value as 
time adds to the number of valiant struggles and 
gallant strifes to hold or possess it. 

The persistent endeavor of a defeated antago- 
nist has supplied the safeguard so steadfastly 
protecting its opponent. It is the resolute 
determination of the English compelling a foe 
to constant watchfulness that has kept American 
yatchsmen promptly alive to the dangers of 
inertness ; so far it has enabled them to always 
outwit their rivals by springing an unlooked for 
advantage favorable to success. 

Associated with American yachting history, 
two famous yachts appear in radiant halo upon 



its illuniin.itt'd pai^cs. Vhc renown of one was 
srcnrc'd in c rcatinL; and tlic other in maintaining 
tin- lanu' of Anu'iican \ aclitini;-. Coincidentallx- 
ha\c tlu'\- in hotli instances i)cri)c'tuatc(l historv 
b\- their names. 

C/i'opafrds luiri^r and A.mi:ki(A, two brilliant 
settinj^s in tlie worUl's chronicle of time. 

As the first American xacht of imj)ortance, 
ap]:)earinL^" lon*^ hefc^re the existence of any 
American \'acht club, Cleopatra s Barof occupies 
a unicjue place in her isolated station and b\' lier 
unparalleled j)erformance. This ])urely .American 
yacht not only revived the Oriental splendor of 
her distinguislied namesake, but throu^li a fasci- 
nating^ career of romance brouglit into closer 
contact ancient I^g\'l)t and tlie New World. 

Cleopatra s Bai'ge, built nearly thirty years 
before the organization of the first }'acht club in 
the L'nited States — tlie New ^'ork \'aclit Club, 
formed in i844--within a ])eriod often \-ears 
created a most da/zling existence, and in a 
manner sadl\' dramatic ended her career. 

A brife recital of the enchanting storx' of 
Cleopatra s luirt^e ma\' be given. 

in the \ear icSiT), C'aj)tain (ieorge Crownin- 
siiield. a wealth\- mere hant of Salem, Mas.achu- 



setts, desiring to gratify his personal fancy, 
constructed a yacht expressly for pleasure. At 
that early day no rivals for speed existed, and 
the foremost consideration was comfort. 

So lavishly did Captain Crowninshield bestow 
money upon his favorite undertaking, that when 
completed it was a marvel of luxury, a rival in 
richness of that famous yacht built eighteen 
centuries before by the skilled artisans of Egypt 
to gratify the extravagant wishes of their illus- 
trious queen — Cleopatra. 

In construction this American pleasure yacht 
was the finest specimen of American marine 
architecture of her time, and the furnishings both 
rich and elaborate. The beauty of the paneled 
interior was heightened by the handsome adorn- 
ments of rare silk curtains, sumptuous couches, 
damask covered divans, costly furniture and 
plate. In fact, nothing appealing to the refined 
taste of her owner was too expensive for this 
American yacht. 

Great, indeed, was the curiosity to see the 
Crowninshield yacht, whose fame had become 
widespread. 

With generous impulse the owner, before 
starting on his eventful voyage, opened the 



\aclU to xisitors. It is said that in one d.i}' it 
was \ isitc'd by twenty-six hundred j)cis()ns. and 
tor scNcral da\s thcrealtei' tluTc was a dailx' 
averai^c of nine hundred. 

Tc^ I^uropeans also, tliis .American \ acht was 
a marvel, for nothinu^ to ecjual it then existed 

The tame it attained abroad was e\'en i^reater 
than that at home. 

Cleopatra s Barge, with Captain Crowninshield 
and in\'ited i^uests, left Salem harbor March 30th, 

1 S I 7, for a \'o\'ac^e to luirope. Ihe \'acht stopped 
en route at the islands of r\a\'al and Maderia. 

lanL^ier, Gibraltar, Malaga, Carthei^enia, l^ar- 
celona, Marsailles and man\' Italian ports were 
also \'isited. 

Prox^ded with numerous letters of introduction 
the party met man)' important and distinguished 
personages, l^efore turning homeward, Captain 
Crowninshield journeyed to Rome wliere he 
remained man\' da\'s, being entertained b\' the 
Cardinal, Napoleon's mother, and others of the 
l"^onaparte family. 

With a devoted love for wachting, Captain 
Crowninshield possessed the true (jualities of a 
\achtsman,an(l beliex ing in the abilitx' of his \-acht 
he rejoiced in an occasional chance to test it. 



On the home voyage, the frigate United States, 
then the fastest ship in the American navy, carry- 
ing four hundred men, was sighted. Orders 
were given to prepare for a '' brush." Cleopatra' s 
Barge was properly trimmed and all sail set for 
the work. The commander of the frigate ob- 
serving the manoeuver set about to meet the 
challenge. Both were '' on their mettle ; " the 
distance separating them was constantly lessened, 
the yacht passing the frigate much to the joy of 
its owner. 

At another time, in a spirited encounter with 
a famous Baltimore clipper, the General Jackson, 
noted for her speed, the yacht was again the 
victor. 

After a cruise lasting more than six months, 
Cleopatra' s Barge returned to her home port, 
commencing a new career in the unsentimental 
rank of a merchantman. 

The celebrity of the yacht, however, soon re- 
leased it from the doleful drudgery of such an 
ordinary position. Her fame had spread far 
enough to come to the notice of the King of the 
Sandwich Islands. 

King Kamehameha, by purchase, secured the 
yacht for his own use ; thus the Yankee Cleo- 



/"(Urd's /^ffrt^r L;.iiiU'(l I'xcii ;i closer idcnlitx w itli 
the \cirhl ot 1\l;>1>1 > (juccn 1)\- IxHominL: the 
Har^c of State of true r»)\ah\'. Ihe (hisk\- 
I^awaiiau (jueen. Kaiiielianiela, j)()ssibl\- ruled 
u])()ii the (leek of the N'aiikee \ aeht with the same 
inij)eiial pride as did (Jueen Cleopatra in her 
exalted station. 

A tra^ie end eanie to tlie brilliant existenec 
of the Massaeluisctts \'acht. 

H\- unskillful seaniansliip, Clcof^atra s /uv\i:;c 
was sliipwreeked near Hawaii, and was soon 
followed by the sudden deaths of both Kini; 
Kaniehameha and his ro\'al consort. 

America typifyini;" a great nation is the sxni- 
bol of progressive historx', commencing with the 
achievement in the \'ear 1492 of that great hero 
and bold navigator Christopher Columbus in his 
discover}^ of a new world. 

Hie A.MKKICA without the romance attached 
to the first American yacht, assisted in the 
dcstin\^ of the countr\- b\- contributing ])racti- 
cal service. 

The \'acht America in an honorable contest 
exhibited the superior skill and ex])ertness of 
Americans in ship building and seamanship, 
which are the chief attributes of a countr\''s 



power, demonstrating thereby the growth and 
strength of the great nation. 

Are the boundaries of success of the Amer- 
ican yacht now in view^ ? Did we hesitate, or 
admit that the possibiHties of improvement were 
beyond reach, it would be a frank admission 
of readiness to yield to the irresistible progress 
of our rivals. 

On the contrary, that we are not able, and for 
the present not fully prepared with the acquired 
ability to surpass all former accomplishments is 
an idea, remote, in the mind of the American 
yachtsman. 

The intellectual skill of the American yacht 
designer is acutely sharpened for all present 
requirements, imparting assured safety of the 
nation's lustrous fame so far as he is concerned. 

A keen watch however is required for time to 
come. Science contributing so generously to 
the past must be called upon for greater help in 
the future. 

A shining vision of the American mind is that 
the slumbering genius of the future is silently 
gathering his forces and will at the opportune 
time be prepared to demonstrate his compre- 
hensive efficiency. 



A spKiulul rcr( n (1 stands to tlir credit of Anicr- 
uan \achtsnun. I lu" dauntless courage and 
clever scanianshi]) winch li.is l)r()nL^ht so nnuli 
renown was tr.msniitted tliron^li tlie line of in- 
heritance, r^roni an .incestr\- i^ixini; us the i-^lor- 
ious delii^lits of libert}' came traits tliat liave 
contributed so well to America's triumj)]is. 

In the spirit i)f true friendhness do we greet 
the xancjuished, extendin<j^ the hand c^f good 
fellowship and while encouraging a noble sport, 
maintained on both sides with so much dignit)\ 
provide an oj)p()rtunit\' for their success. 

The cordial inx'itation extended to our de- 
feated friends to come over at an\' time and take 
the cup has several times been accepted but the 
skillful dexterit}' of American builders and 
}'achtsmen has shown them that the expert 
•* Yankee trick " j)la\ed in l(S5i could easilx* be 
repeated. 

With the next chance to demonstrate the 
superb qualities of American genius it is pro- 
posed to show our competitors that the same 
interesting performances of the past are w ithin 
our reach, in fact that the American \acht is 
invincible. 



Soon again the contestants will be engaged 
with recuperated strength in another battle. 
Their gathered forces will represent the genius 
and skill of each country. In the natural order 
of things the contest must be sharp, severe and 
decisive. Each side holds hope for the blissful 
enjoyment of conqueror. We of the United 
States have unbounded faith in being able to 
show our competitors that they must improve 
still another opportunity to deprive us of a well 
earned honor and ask them, if not to applaud 
our victory, to at least graciously admit our 
claim to that proud distinction of Triumphant 
America. 




CLEOPATRA'S BARGE. 



FREDERICK M. HOYT. PRES. CHARLES L. F L AC K , V I C E - P R E S 

C. PLINY BRIGHAM. SEC Y-TREAS. 

yifi€ ^JU«ii|ioH /Dadui ana l^^ V(j. 

INCORPORATED. 

iv,n..JH:J. ^Mjj<ik- ('',.. 'II. ;•). 

STEAM MARINE RAILWAYS. DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS 

YACHT BASINS STEAM AND SAIL YACHTS. 



BESIRING that service to their patrons 
shall at all times be the best, the 
Greenport Basin and Construction 
Company have lately made several improve- 
ments calculated to increase the capacity of 
their plant and facilitate the methods of 
operation. 

An additional set of steam railways con- 
structed after the most approved modern plans 
is prominent among these improvements. 

The engine and machinery for these new 
railways are sufficiently powerful to haul any 
vessel not requiring to go into dry dock. The 
railways are equipped with a wrought iron chain 
made expressly for the work, tested for strength 
to hold any vessel that can be hauled. With 
such preparations the Greenport Basin and 
Construction Company are satisfied that these 
railways are the safest to be found upon the 
Atlantic coast. 




VIGILANT, IN WINTER QUARTERS. 
GREENPORT BASIN AND CONSTRUCTION CO. 



\ I'.W \ .ulit r).i^iii li.is l)c('ii coiistriuifd 
by the (ircL'iiport li.i^iii .ind ('( .nst ruc- 
tion C^)nij).iny wliicli L;i\'atly increases 
the c.ipacity lui- storing \aclits when out of 
coniniission. 

This new basin has a depth of twenty-three 
feet of water at low tide, making it a desirable 
place for yachts and x'esscls of larL;e draft. Tn- 
usual protection is secured for tin's basin. Its 
north and east l)oundaries are sheltered b\' 
another basin of lari^e area, which in turn is 
unusuall}- protected frcMii wind and storms b\' 
the (iovernnient breakwater one-third of a mile 
loni; stretchin^i^ to the eastward forming a i^rand 
lee. These natural protections 
from danger are increased b\^ tlie 



strength 



and so 



lidit\' of the basin. 




Mere \'achts are secure from tlic 
r a 1^ i n L( ele- 
ments, which 



owners m ax- 
estimate as an 
in.suiance upon 
their y a c h t 
l)r(n)ert\'. 



GOING OUT OF COMMISSION. 
GKEENPORT UASI.N AND CONSTRUCTION CO. 




N extensive Machine Plant has been 
l!W^\^ added by the Greenport Basin and Con- 
struction Company. 

This department is suppHed with machinery 
and tools required for the proper execution of 
all kinds of machine work. It will be under the 
management of thoroughly skrlled and exper- 
ienced machinists, who understand the business 
in all its details, and who are competent to con- 
struct as well as repair all kinds of machinery. 

This new branch offers owners of steam 
yachts the opportunity to have changes or re- 
pairs to both machinery and hull done promptly 
upon the premises. 

With this department, the Greenport Basin 
and Construction Company will be well equipped 
for the building of composite boats. 




BUIILDING A STEAM YACHT. 
GREENPORT BASIN AND CONSTRUCTION CO. 








\ iiidcpi'iKk lit ^wslc'iil of 
\\ .ilci' >ii|)|)l\- is |)( ).s>c'ssc(l 
1)\' the ( irc'c-n|)( )]■{ I ).i>in 
and Construction Conip.iny. Ah 
solutc'l\- ])iirc water from a well 
upon the premises, pumped into 
a rescr\()ir hoMin^' ^o,000 L^al- 
lons. at an elex'ation of fort\'-fi\'c 
feet, is distrihuted throui^hout 
the shi])\ai-(l, upon the docks 
and wliarfs. This <^"i\-es a most 
tlesirable accommodation for the 
immediate su]ipl\' of L^ood pure 
water for general use, also af- 
fording^" the conxenience appre- 
ciated b\' yachtsmen in haxinij^ 
a bountiful ([uantitx^ with suffi- 
cient force to thoroui^lilx' clean 
\'essels' bottoms while on the 
railwaws. Another sj)ecial ad- 
\antaL;e can be estimated in tlie 
additional securit\' aLr«'iinst fire. 



A CORNER OF THE BASIN. 
GREENPORT. 




BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF THE THREE RAILWAYS 
AND A PORTION OF THE YACHT BASINS. 




GREENPORT BASIN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 
Greenport. N. Y. 



w 



f^HE Greenport Basin and Construction 



J Company by permission is pleased to 
refer to the following : 



EX-COM. LATHAM A. FISH, 

Late Owner Schooner Yacht "GRAYLING. 

EX-COM. JAS. D. SMITH, 

Owner Schooner Yacht "viking." 

MR. J. ROGERS MAXWELL, 

Owner Steam Yacht " KISMET." 

MR. GEO. H. B. HILL, 

Late Owner Schooner Yacht "ARIEL." 

MR. PERCY CHUBB, 

Owner Yawl "VIGILANT." 

MR. CLEMENT A. GRISCOM, 

Owner Schooner Yacht "alert." 

MR. FRED AUG. SCH E RM E R HOR N , 

Owner Steam Yacht " FREELANCE," 

MR. E. D. TROWBRIDGE, 

Owner Steam Yacht "alTAIR. ' 

COM. CHAS. LANE POOR, 

Owner Sloop Yacht "mira. ' 

MR. F, M. SMITH, 

Owner Steam Yacht "TROPHY." 

MR. WILLIAM HESTER, 

Owner Steam Yacht "willada." 

MR. P. T. DODGE, 

Owner Sloop Yacht "eelin." 

MR. HENRY S. REDMOND, 

Owner Yawl "ailsa. ' 

EX-COM. J. B. EDSON, 

Owner Steam Yacht "CLAYMORE." 



Re?crenccs Coptinucd 



MR. J. L. H UTCH I NSON, 

Owner Steam Launch VANISH. 

MR JOHN N. LUNI NG, 

Owner Sloop Yacht BIJOU.' 

E. LH. McGI N NIS. M. D.. 

Owner Sloop Yacht VORANT. 

MR. H . W. HANAN, 

Owner Sloop Yacht ASTRILD. ' 

MR. J . BERRI KI NG, 

Owner Sloop Yacht "SPOOK. 

MR. R. B. LYNCH, 

Owner Sloop Yacht "lynX." 

HON. CHAS. a. SCHIEREN, 

Owner Sloop Yacht LORELEI.' 

JAMS, LEMOINE <St CRANE, 

Exchange Court, 52 Broadway, New York 

GARDN ER &. COX, 

Washington Building, 1 Broadway, New York. 

CAPT. NORMAN W. TERRY, 

Late Schooner Yacht GRAYLING. 

CAPT. EDWARD ROWLAND, 

Schooner Yacht "ATLANTIC. 

CAPT. THOMAS LARSEN, 

Schooner Yacht "katrina." 

CAPT. HORACE VAI L, 

Steam Yacht ' FREELANCE." 





"*^^"^**^:ght*?v^ 



.COEOMBII^ 



■■■ ^ v*ia; r ^t% '^ "i^" V<H 



HERRESHOFF MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 

Established 1861. Incorporated 1879. 

BUILDERS OF STEAM YACHTS, TORPEDO BOATS, LAUNCHES, 

High Speed Marine Engines and Tubulous Boilers. 

Bristol, R. I., February 23rd, 1901. 
Messrs. Edward Smith & Co., P. O. Box 1780, New York. 

Gejitlemen :—SN ^ have been using your Varnishes for a number of years for 
our yacht work and they have given us great satisfaction, producing excellent 
finish and are very durable. 

We use only the best that we can find in all lines entering into our work and 
continue the use of your Varnishes believing them to be the best obtainable for 
our purposes. Respectfully, HERRESHOFF MF'G CO. 

YOUR YACHT 

will need overhauling before going into commission. 
Needs painting up and varnishing. 

SPAR COATING 

is a perfect finish for all exterior wood and iron work 
on vessels, and other structures exposed to excessive- 
changes in weather and temperature. The experi- 
ence of the best boat builders and yachtsmen has 
proved its excellence 

EDWARD SMITH & COMPANY, 

Varnish Makers and Color Grinders, 
45 Broadwav, New York. 




45'BROADWAY 
NEW-YORK: 



Hertzog's Cement-Paint 

Used on the ''OREGON'' 

Is piL'pai 111 in ihicf K' '>'l»-'^ ; Hiusli, Hull ami 'riDU-.l. \ \\v i)t*st 
piesci v:ili\ c ol Ikmi and slecl. Will pic'\ciil Kustin}( and Pittin{( ; 
makini: a liard and smooth sinlai c. and hc-iiii; inotr duial)U- and 
aillu-sive than an\ ollui ci-nu-nl-painl 

Ska I ILK, \VASH.,JinK' 2Mh, 1898. 
Hkrt/.og Ckmknt-Paint Co. 
Philadelphia. Pa 
Ihw Si) s • In rcj^ard to your Ccnient-Paints we have sold the 
Brush, Tiowel and tht,- Hull cement lo a firm here for use upon the 
UNIIEl) STATES TORPKDO BOAT ROWAN, and we wish to 
assure vou that the same has been peileilh satisiai lor\ . In .addi 
lion to' this we have sold vour lenu-nts to llu- (iOVHRNHENT 
NAVY YARD for use on the BATTLESHIP OREGON, with the 
same satislactorv results. Believe us. 

NOurs verv trulv, HAKRR \ RICHARDS. 



UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL. 

AlllKNS, N. v., June 5th, 1900. 
Ukr i/oc Ckmknt-Paini Co. 
IMiiladelphia, Pa 
(jfntlt')nrn : — I dry docked Peerless to-(la\ , and alter hein^j in 
the water fourteen months with two liju:hl coats of your Cement- 
Paint. I find her bottom in the best condition I have ever seen it in 
the fifteen years that I have been master of the Peerless 

It \\ as not nearly half the expense to clean it that it has been 
with (filler paints Please ship me three gallotis trowel cement by 
first express to Athens, and oblige, 

\'ery truly vours. \V L. ANKRILL 



TRADE MARK 




See that all our cans are 
labeled with our Trade-Hark 

We would ad\ise caution as 
to imitations, 



YACHT CEMENTING 
A SPECIALTY. 



I-\s(imat^s I hrrr/u/ly fin nishrii. 

C '()} } ispomi^m I- so/iCi/fi/. 
REGISTERED 

HERTZOG CEMBNT-PAINT CO., Philadelphia. 



HENDRICKS BROTHERS, 



PROPRIETORS OF 



BELLEVILLE COPPER ROLLING MILLS, 
49 Cliff Street, New York. 



MANUFACTURERS OF 



Special Yacht Copper Sheathing 
and Copper Wire Nails. 

SHEETS, Circles, segments, pattern sheets, 
Roofing, patent leveled Cornice, 

Tinned^ Polished^ and Cold Rolled Copper, 
COPPER BOLTS, RODS, WIRE, RIVETS, PIG LEAD. 

DURKEE'S 
NEW CATALOGUE 

OF 

YACHT FITTINGS 

No. 4, 

NOW READY. 

YOURS FOR THE ASKING. 

C. D. DURKEE & CO. 

2 SOUTH STREET, 

NE^V YORK. 



EDWIN R. WILCOX, 
Hackmatac Ship Knees, Cedar Boat Boards, 

OAK BOAT KNEES AND TI^/IBEH, 

94-96 MANGIN STRFET, 

BET. RIVINGTON &. STANTON STS., E. R. 

Tel Call 2948 Spring NEW YORK. 

TUTHILL & HIGBEE, 

FOOT OF CENTRAL AVENUE, GREENPORT, N. Y. 

MACIIIMI: /W'l) l'-OI?(ir: \V()I?I\S, 

MARINE, GAS AND STATIONERY ENGINE REPAIRS. 

ENGINEER'S SUPPLIES, PIPE AND FITTINGS, 

IRON, BRASS AND COMPOSITION CASTINGS, 

Equipped for all Kinds of Yacht Work 

W'lLsoM & ^lL^li^', 

Rowes Wharf, Boston, Mass. 

MAKERS OF SAILS 



"DerenckT/'^Colonki," 
"N(iv(ihoe;'"Vi()il(inr" 

and PRIZE WINNERS in all parts of 
the Country. 



HARRISONS' 

PURE WHITE LEAD, READY MIXED PAINTS, 

PURE RED LEAD, FILLERS, 

PURE WHITE ZINC, STAINS, 

PURE OIL COLORS, ENAMELS, 

PURE JAPAN COLORS, VARNISHES. 



'' Antoxide " Paint for Iron Work. 
'Weatherproof Enamel for Outside Work. 



The attention of yacht and ship owners is especially 
called to the Harrison products. 
Send for descriptive catalogues. 

HARRISON BROS & CO., Inc. 

established 1 793 
philadelphja. Chicago. new York. boston. 

FOUNDED 1 778. 

Walter Coleman 8t Sons, 

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. 

MANUFACTURERS OF THE 

CRESCENT BRAND 
YACHT BLOCKS 

In Lignumvitae, White Ash, Cuban Mahogany, 
and aluminum bronze. 

We have furnished all of the CUP DEFENDERS since 1893 
with our SPECIAL Yacht Blocks, which are acknowledged to be 
the Lightest, Strongest and Handsomest ever made. A large 
variety of Yacht Supplies. Marine Hardware, Nautical Instru- 
ments, Charts and Publications may be found at our salesroom 

Our new ROLLER BEARING SHEAVE we absolutely guar= 
antee to be the Easiest Running and Strongest Sheave ever 
produced. 



BAILEY'S PATENT 

MARINE CEMENT PAINT ami cowk-qsivk 

FOR Bottoms of Steel and Iron Vessels. 

M'.o HAILKY'S .MAHINK-\ i: KT a m i- loi i.i v.. < omiom. i ion. 

Munufacturcd b., QUEENS COUNTY VARNISH WORKS, 
IO46-IO48 Atlantic Avenue, Hhooklvn. X. V. 

Marine Manufacturing and 
Supply Co. 

158 SOUTH STREET. NEW YORK. 

BRASS AND IRON WORK 

For Yachts and Vessels. 
Ship Chandlers'. Engineers' and Contractors' 

Supplies. 
FLAGS and SIGNALS. 

THE K. D. ALBKO CO. 

MAHOGANY AND HARDWOODS 

For Yacht and Boat Builders, 

EASTERN BRANCH. 196 to 200 Lewis St 
Mills, Cincinnati. Ohio. NEW YORK 



THOMAS I. SIMPSON, 

GrALVANlZED 

A^D Brass Hardw^are, 

AND ALL KINDS OF 

Yacht Trimmings. 

94 Johi* St., New YorR. 

Factoky. at Lynbrooic, Long Island, 

GEO. KIRBY, JR. & CO. 

New Bedford, Mass. 

PAINT MSNUraCTLIRERS, 

SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE 

Celebrated Green Composite 

For bottoms of Yachts and Vessels, either of Wood, Iron or Steel. 

For Smoothness, Cleanliness and Beautiful appearance, I^irby*s 
Green Yacht Composite cannot be surpassed. 



TRY OUR RED YACHT COMPOSITE AND OLD STYLE 
COPPER PAINT. 

For Sale and Applied by the.... 

Grcenport Basin and Construction Conr^pany. 



ANTI-TRUST WHITE LEAD 

l'nsur[)asscHl for Whilciicss, I )iii ahilil w 
Covering Capacity. 

FRENCH ZINC 

Hc'st Ouality — "Red Seal" — "Green Seal." 

COPPER PAINT 

For Wooden Yachts and Vessels. 
Five pounds of coj)per to each i^allon. 

BENJAMIN MOORE & CO. 

N^:^v Vokk C" ii i c a<;<). 

John Davol & Sons, 

PIG LEAD, 

100 John Street, NEW YORK. 

< H vs. S. HIRSCH. ALBKRl IllkSCH. HKNRN WKII.EK. 

Chas. S. Hiksch & Co. 

YKIXOW^ PINE, 

Timber, Plank and Flooring, in Cargo or Car Load Lots, 

89 BROADWAY, ROOMS 83 AND 84, 

Telephone Connection. Vpw VnrL' 

1403 Broad ^^^^^ * "* *^- 

Quick Delivery by Steamer a Specialty. 



OUR 



W% 



HOLLOW SPRUCE SPARS 

ARE AS STRONG, MORE RIGID 

And from 40% to 50% LIGHTER than 
Solid Spruce Spars of same dimensions. 

Our Hollow Spars are veritable 
Cup " Lifters." 

Send for our Spar Book and fll^^Price List No. 4..^^ 



m '0^ 



TRADL MARK. 





A Light, Strong, Durable and Always Tight 

KNOCKABOUT DINGHY, 

9 ft. X 44 in. Weight about 90 lbs. Price, $55.00. 
Always in stock. Send for Circular No. 9. 

The Spalding St. liamrenee Boat Co. 

J G. FRASER, Manager. OGDENSBURG, N. Y. 



Telephone, 1172 John. 



Refinery, Warren, Pa. 



COOK & COKEFAIR, 

MANUFACTURERS OF 

OILS AND LUBRICANTS, 

OFFICE, 306 Pearl Street, 

Oils for Marine Purposes a Specialty. |\| EW YORK. 

Y- CLARK HOUSE, 

Established 1831. MISS CLARK, 

Greenport, opp. Shelter Island, N. Y. 

Refers to its record of more than three score years during which 
it has been open continuously as a hostelry. Ye Clark House, 
pleasantly situated in the seaside village of Greenport, conven- 
iently accessible from railroad depot and steam and ferry-boat 
landing, is open all the year round, and solicits the patronage of 
travelers and summer guests. Address 

Miss Clark, Greenport, Suffolk County, N. V. 



S. p. HEDGES, 
Boiler and Machine Works, 



MAM I AC I IK I-. K (>!• 



HEDGES' PATENT COIL BOILERS. 
SMALL STEAM DREDGES. 

KECPAIRINO F»ROVIF»TLV A.TTKXI>KI) TO. 

Grccnport, Suffolk County, N. Y. 

SEND FOR CIRCULAR OF BOILERS AND DREDGES. 



Insurance A^gency. 

a. H . C O R ^\ r ^ , J K . 

REPRESENTING 
THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES! 

The Liverpool, London ^nd Globe Insurance Co. 

Commercial Union Assurance Co. 

Caledonian Insurance Co, 

The Lancaster Insurance Co, 

The Westchester Fire Insurance Co, 

Special Facilities for Writing Yacht Insurance. 

ADDRESS G H. CORWIN, JR., 

GREENPORT. N. Y. 
Or Greenport ^asin and Construction Co, 



ALFRED B. SANDS X SON, 
Yacht Md Marine Plumbers, 



MANUFACTURERS OF 



YACHT AND MARINE PLUMBING 
SPECIALTIES. 



PTJMP W^ATEK CLOSETS, 

LAVATORIES, 
TANKS, 
PUMPS, &C. 

134 Beekman St. New York, U. S. A. 




SPECIAL DESIGNS 
ON APPLICATION. 



Sterling Silver, Gold and Silver Plate. 

Emblematic of Any Contest. 

MERIDEN COMPANY, 

INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO. SUCCESSORS. 

SILVERSMITHS. 



20& Fifth Mvenue. 
Madison Jtvenue. 



n2S^n30 Broadway. 
9'ff-r3 Maiden Lane. 



GOLDS/WITH & TUTU ILL, 

DOCK BUILDING. 
BULKHEADING. 
SPILE DRIVING 

AND 

DREDGING. 

.DEALERS IN.. 

YELLOW PINE. HEMLOCK AND SPRUCE. 
Estimates given and Contracts made. 

ADDRESS. NEW SUFFOLK. LONG ISLAND. N. Y. 



FRED H. PELL, 

11 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. 

MANUFACTURER OF 

"Thornc'' Patent Ash Ejector, 
Improved ''Monitor'' Side Lights, 

DECK LIGHTS, 

CAPSTANS, "GYPSEY" WINDLASSES, 
MANHOLE PLATES, RAILS, STANCHIONS 

AND ALL KINDS OF 

BRASS WORK FOR YACHTS. 



DEALER IN 



JOINERS HARDWARE and YACHT FITTINGS 

OF ALL KINDS. 

JOHN C. ORR & CO* 
Velloxju Pine and Spruce Timber, 

BUILDING LUMBER OF ALL KINDS, 

Sash, Doors, Blinds and General House Trim* 
INDIA, Java and Huron streets and East river, 

CITY OF NEW YORK, BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN. 

Telephone 23 Greenpoint. 



S. ;\|)|)l:L cK; CO. 

Yacht Outfitters, 

rui ION >rL>l-l:l, (oiiUT V-YO\\\ Mivc 
MI:\V \\m\ (TIT. 



SOLE AGENTS IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE 

'KINIGHT" ENGLISH GUERNSEY and the 
"MILLIARD" CORINTHIAN KNIFE. 

Among the many Yachts fitted out by us we refer 
to the following : 

ATALANTA. FREELANCE. NIAGARA. 

AILEEN. FORTUNA. NORMAN. 

AMORITA. GIRALDA. ONEIDA 

APHRODITE. HIAWATHA PARTHENIA. 

ALOHA. HESTER. QUISSETTA. 

BARRACOUTA. ISOLDE. QUEEN MAB 

CORSAIR. IROQUOIS. RAMONA 

COLONIA. JUANITA. RAINBOW. 

COLUMBIA. KANAWHA SAPPHIRE 

CONQUEROR. KISMET. SATANELLA 

CONSTELLATION. LLEWELLYN. SAGAMORE. 

CONSTITUTION LAVROCK. SAGHAYA 

DREAMER. MAY. TOINETTE 

ELECTRA. MINEOLA. VIGILANT. 

ENTERPRISE. NOURMAHAL. VIRGINIA. 

EMERALD. NARONA WILLADA. 

ELFRIDA. NAVAHOE. WACOUTA 



Yacht Crews Uniformed Correctly, and at Shortest Notice, 
according to Club Regulation, 

Full and Complete Outfits in Stock for every branch of the 
Nautical Trade. 



Jane -29. 1801 



